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Attempted abduction reported by 13-year-old

Police are looking for a white male about 30-years of age who tried to abduct a 13-year-old boy on Thursday.

The incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. when the teen was waiting for the morning school bus at the corner of Dundson Street and Ravenwood Road when a man approached. The man grabbed the teen by the arm and attempted to pull the teen toward him, police said in a statement.

But the victim yelled for help, struggled with the man and kicked him in the groin before running to the bus to get to school. The assailant, meanwhile, fled the area.

The assailant is described as white, about 30 years of age, with facial stubble. He was wearing a grey sweater with black horizontal stripes and a Green Bay Packers baseball hat.

He was driving an older model green compact car, described as dirty and possibly having scratches on the passenger side door.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Michael Sciberras of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-0113 extension 2270.

Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477.

Meanwhile, the boy's mother is thanking school officials and the police for their compassion and understanding in dealing with her son.

She's also urging all parents and students to be vigilant.

“At that time of day there are hundreds of children walking towards Resurrection School and Brier Park School as well as many high school students,” she said in an e-mail sent to The Expositor.